Various addictions counsellors are in recovery from their own addictions and this can bring some value to the clinical process. Other addictions counsellors have no personal experience of being addicted and have studied extensively to be able to work in the field. I believe it’s important to have a good cross section of staffing in an […]
Lear moreIn May of 2006 HBO, USA Today and The Gallup Poll established that three quarters of American adults, who had an immediate family member with a drug or alcohol problem, thought of addiction as a disease. Seeing addiction as a chronic illness may be a hotly debated topic, however if it makes addiction treatment more accessible […]
Lear moreQuality Addictions Treatment-Part One Each addictions treatment centre may believe that it has the best programme on offer, however there is no one perfect rehabilitation programme for all addictions and for all people that become addicted. Each person is unique and has very specific individual needs, so when seeking a quality addiction treatment centre it is important to look […]
Lear moreSelecting a quality rehab centre is a very important and often difficult decision for many families who’s loved one has become addicted. Few people know what to look for and rehabilitation centre’s can either seem so different from each other in location, approach to addiction treatment and prices that this only adds to the confusion. […]
Lear moreOne of the biggest hurdles to overcome during the process of alcohol addiction treatment is the withdrawal symptoms experienced by the addict once the intake of alcohol has been stopped. It is a horrible experience that makes the sufferer experience both physical and mental anguish, and is one of the biggest reasons why alcoholics relapse […]
Lear moreAlthough there are common themes that need to be addressed in all addiction treatment, no two people are alike, and this needs to be taken cognisance of by alcohol rehabs. Alcoholism treatment programmes will also pay attention to the unique story of each client. Some regimes rely exclusively on medical techniques and are heavily inclined […]
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